HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1611 (2)3. #B2755652 - The Harbour VI Map II Subdivision in the amount
of $29,900 for street improvements for Crescent Resources.
4. #227SS654 - The Harbour Phase III Subdivision in the amount
of $12,500 for the completion of a water distribution system for
Crescent Resources.
5. #82755655 - The Harbour Phase VI Map I Subdivision in the
amount of $50,000 for the completion of a water distribution system
for Crescent Resources.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST OF BEACON SWEETS, INC. 6 MAZEPPA PROPERTIES,
INC., FOR A REFUND ON TAXES: Brent Weisner, the Tax Assessor, said
he had received a request from Beacon Sweets, Inc., for a refund of
taxes. Weisner said he had discussed the matter with Attorney
Pope, and they both feel the request is inappropriate.
Mr. Victor R. Clark, Finance Vice President for Beacon Sweets,
Inc., discussed his company's property tax assessment and
penalties. He mentioned that Beacon began business in 1988. A
property tax audit was done in October of 1992. Clark said he
recalled that "no major discrepancies were discovered at that
time." Another audit was done in March of 1996. Clark said he
talked to the auditor (Mr. Phil Evans) and understood there were
some errors, but that the "overall assessment wouldn't be of a
major impact to Beacon." A letter was sent on May 14, 1996, from
Iredell County employee, Betty Gregory, indicating that a tax
statement would be sent. Clark said he didn't feel his company
received the "first draft tax statement." Later, (February, 1997)
an assessment was received showing that the account was delinquent.
The total amount due was $97,000 (back taxes owed were $67,000,
interest was $2,600, and $28,000 was for penalties).
Clark said he wasn't requesting a refund of the taxes or
interest; however, the company requested that the penalties
($28,000) be abated.
Attorney Pope said he was unaware, at this time, of any lawful
way that a rebate of penalties could be accomplished. Pope offered
to review the matter again, if the Board directed him to do so, but
he was doubtful anything could be done.
Commissioner Boone asked Mr. Clark if he had consulted with
any tax experts on the matter (rebate of taxes). Clark said he had
talked with "property tax experts" and they helped "submit the
written reply." Clark said he had been told there were "ways and
means" to have the penalties abated.
Chairman Haire said the board could ask Mr. Pope to review
the matter again. If there is a method wherein the penalties can
be forgiven the matter will be brought back to the Board.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TAX REFUNDS i RELEASES FOR JULY,
19971 Mr. Weisner commented that the refunds/ releases were in
order for approval.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the July, 1997
refunds and releases as presented by the tax assessor.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Releases for the Month of July, 1997 152,709.68
Breakdown of Releases:
County 95,986.54
Solid Waste Fee 18.00
E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 16.45
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